Batching Operator

Team Member OpportunityAt Niagara, we're looking for team members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.Consider applying here, if you want to:Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.Develop lasting relationships with great people.Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our team members.Batching Operator LeadBatching Operator Lead is responsible for batching activities as required by production demand; ensuring the shift meets established safety, quality, and production goals in compliance with all applicable legal and food safety requirements.Essential functions:Precisely stages kits and verifies physical ingredients to match the ingredients on batch sheets according to the product recipes. Collaborates with Production and Quality Assurance Technician on the analytical results and makes modifications or adjustments to the batches when needed (i.e. Brix, Acid, pH, color).Accurately documents lot numbers, quantities, and expiration dates on formulas per customer regulations.Performs cleaning and sanitation of batching equipment and fillers (CIP's, foaming equipment and hand brushing).Operates forklift to load/move various ingredients, following all safety procedures.Adheres to the highest standards of company and plant safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations.Abides by Niagara's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Food Safety Standards at all times.Maintains general housekeeping and quality in all areas of batching, production, and any additional areas assigned by plant leadership. Accurately completes hourly inspection sheets based on overall product quality.Responsible for providing status report during shift handoff (batches produced, quality and results of batching).Work with PM team to ensure PM's are completed timely.Must have proficient knowledge of Tetra System and the batching flow to production and Plant Master reporting.Reports non-compliance and food safety issues to management.Assist with training of Batching Operators.Assists in other areas as required by plant supervision.Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.Ability to speak effectively with management and employees at all levels.Good verbal and written communication skills.Ability and/or flexibility to work up to 12 hour shifts, day or night, overtime.Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time in a manufacturing environment.Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Ability to visually inspect product and materials.Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment4 Years – Experience in Position4 Years – Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationPreferred Qualifications:6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment6 Years – Experience working in Position6 Years – Experience managing people/projects*experience may include a combination of work experience and educationCompetenciesThis position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one's self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectationsEducationMinimum Required:High School DiplomaPreferred:High School DiplomaCertification/License:Required: N/APreferred: N/AForeign Language:Required: None RequiredPreferred: None RequiredBenefits *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant's résumé will become the property of Niagara Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.Employment agencies that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been engaged on a search shall submit résumé to the designated Niagara Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit résumé into this career site to be eligible for placement fees.